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Barry Hearn: My Life

Knockouts, Snookers, Bullseyes, Tight Lines and Sweet Deals

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Barry Hearn: My Life

By: Barry Hearn
Narrated by: Barry Hearn
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About this listen

The autobiography of the legendary sports promoter Barry Hearn.

'I am the largest sports promoter in the world. I promote 11 sports to a global audience of billions of people every day of my life'

A larger-than-life working-class hero, Romford born and bred—always ready with the perfect soundbite—Barry Hearn was famously described as 'roguish but never a rogue'.

Hearn is credited with turning snooker into one of the biggest sports in Britain. He essentially turned a sport in which competitors wear bowties into a massive globally televised event. Away from the table, his promotions empire casts its net over a dozen sports—from professional boxing to darts, fishing to 10-pin bowling—and his career spans four decades. He also previously owned Leyton Orient football club.

Packed with hilarious anecdotes from the golden age of snooker, and behind-the-scenes insight into boxing negotiations and darts bust-ups, Hearn's book is a joy to listen to from start to finish.

©2022 Barry Hearn (P)2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Boxing Combat Sports & Self-Defense Sports Combat Sports Inspiring Witty Funny Thought-Provoking

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The most interesting sports book I have ever read. superbly narrated by the charismatic Barry Hearn

exceptional

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As a West Ham fan I’ve always thought of him as a conceited d**k. Having listened to him I was right. But you have to admit he has earned the right to be for what he has done, and for doing it himself. Rich as he now is, he is honest about where he came from, some failures, and generous in crediting those who have made him along the way. It turns out he is one of your own, even if he wears the wrong colours.

A good insight into some of the countries top sporting events

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I really enjoyed Barry Hearn’s narration , I relived many sporting moments as he creatively described the scenes. Steve Davis, Denis Taylor, Anthony Joshua, the Ally Pally.
I operate from the same playbook, look after your staff and management and always tell the truth , it’s easier. Hopefully I’ll meet Barry someday in the future.
Dáithí

Excellent

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I loved this book from start to finish. What a life Barry has had and has changed so many lives with his love for sport. Brilliant read!

Honest. Passionate. Inspiring!

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I listen to all of it in one sitting
Due to be in hospital .
I would defiantly recommend it to any boxing fan .

Barry has lead such an interesting life

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Be prepared to listen twice, Barry tells his story at the same speed that his unique brain spots business opportunities. You feel as though you are in his company, enjoying his story telling skills.
Beneath his exterior, which he’s happy to adopt, he’s also as my Father told me ‘The true gent of sport’, proud to acknowledge that his wife Sue would always have the final say.
It’s wonderful to listen to in the knowledge that so many boxers, darts players, snooker players, the list is endless, are not led to fame and fortune without strong moral and family values to set an example.
I thoroughly enjoyed having such insight into both ups and downs and the story behind the big fight or win or loss. There’s few holes bared including the hard times and mistakes.
It leaves the reader feeling brave enough to try, wanting to push for that dream and not give up. But also never forget the real values,

I only wish my Father could have heard it!

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Overall rather interesting, some good anecdotes. Fair play to him building up a successful business.

Interesting

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This is a visit inside the library of a fascinating adventure lifestyle! Barry thank you foe sharing part of your story. Your inspirational, you have a human emotive style that allows your passion to shine through with the brakes of a living family patriarch. Bravo 🙌

Inside the library

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Million times better than Eddie's book would highly recommend this to anyone who's interested in the good old days

Great listen highly recommend

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what a story about a man who came from nothing and raised his children to work hard for themselves not off the back of dad

Great story of a great man

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